Adrian Monk
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Adrian Monk, portrayed by Tony Shalhoub, is the title character and protagonist of the USA Network television series Monk. He is a renowned former homicide detective for the San Francisco Police Depar
Shalhoub as Monk
Shalhoub was cast because the producers felt he could "bring the humor and passion of Monk to life".
Michael Richards
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Michael Anthony Richards is an American actor and comedian. He achieved global recognition for starring as Cosmo Kramer on the NBC television sitcom Seinfeld from 1989 to 1998. He began his career as
Adrian Monk
…Poirot and Sherlock Holmes. Other actors considered for the role included Dave Foley, John Ritter, Henry Winkler, Stanley Tucci, Alfred Molina and Michael Richards. The network eventually chose Shalhoub because they felt he could "bring the humor and passion of Monk to life". Both Monk and Shalhoub have garnered…
Richards in 1993
Richards as a senior at Thousand Oaks High School in Thousand Oaks, California (1967)
Richards in 1983
Richards with Jerry Seinfeld at the 44th Primetime Emmy Awards in 1992